Local government

HS2 axe had 'significant shock' on council finances

Debt-laden council votes for extra housing spend

Councillors avoid jail threat by approving plan

Three councils surprised at Gove naming and shaming

Councils to get more cash but taxes set to rise

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Council to sell offices to fund school and vehicles

Government orders council to reduce its debt

Troubled council vows to resist extra tax rise

Council budget plan unchanged by grant announcement

How will Scotland plug its £1.5bn budget shortfall?

Failing councils told they can increase tax by 8%

Mayor hits back a PM's 'mismanagement' claim

English councils say funding boost won't be enough

More pain for public services in Welsh budget?

'Council tax in Birmingham likely to rise at least 10%'

Councillors may face jail if planning vote rejected

Local authority pushed to 'financial cliff edge'

County council says it faces 'toughest ever budget'

Council facing bankruptcy proposes £14m savings

Government intervention plan at 'bankrupt' council

Council votes for long-awaited devolution deal

Councillor quits Tories over Gaza policy